Hi, haven't log in for awhile... hasn't been easy for my 1st half of the yr. I've just shifted to a smaller hdb unit at punggol... it's a new unit but the kitchen is pretty tiny as compare to my old flat at ang mo kio. I love to cook and kitchen has always been my comfort zone. So I'm quite particular with the design & fittings... can anyone advise if it's economical to buy those ikea kitchen fittings (with cabinets, shelvings and the likes)? some said they are nice to look at but not practical and durable. Anyone have them before?

Or should I engage a contractor... but I'm not the shrewd bargaining type... afraid that they may charge too high.